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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Amusement park
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.
4.60 (43.4K reviews)
2
De La Hacienda Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
Taqueria for classic street eats & homestyle plates with beer & wine in simple surroundings.
$ $$$
4.60 (623 reviews)
3
Original Ferrell's Donuts
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 The original Ferrell’s donuts on 17th Ave. I’ve actually never been to this donut shop after living in Santa Cruz my whole life. It’s a small donut shop I’ve driven by tons of times, and today I stopped to grab a chocolate old fashioned donut - and it was perfect!
They have a turkey sundae that I’v...
4.60 (219 reviews)
4
Tacos Moreno
Mexican restaurant
Long-running, cash-only counter-serve selling Mexican staples such as tacos, burritos & quesadillas.
$ $$$
4.50 (544 reviews)
5
Betty Burgers
Hamburger restaurant
Classic American diner food reigns supreme at this casual stop for burgers, wings & more.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.7K reviews)
6
The Habit Burger Grill
Hamburger restaurant
Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
$ $$$
4.30 (1.3K reviews)
7
Las Palmas Taco Bar
Mexican restaurant
An all-day menu of Mexican standards is served both indoors & out at this cozy, family-owned nook.
$ $$$
4.20 (1.2K reviews)
8
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
Hawaiian restaurant
Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches.
$ $$$
4.10 (632 reviews)
9
TOGO'S Sandwiches
Sandwich shop
Counter-service chain offering made-to-order hot & cold sandwiches in straightforward surroundings.
$ $$$
4.10 (314 reviews)
10
Five Guys
Fast food restaurant
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
$$ $$
4.00 (723 reviews)
11
Little Caesars Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
$ $$$
4.00 (525 reviews)
12
Subway
Sandwich shop
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
$ $$$
4.00 (154 reviews)
13
Seaside Fish & Chowder (formerly Fisherman's Galley)
Seafood restaurant
👍 Had a late dinner and Fisherman's Galley was our option before going to the arcade games. We ordered the fish and chips combo and the seafood combo, both great options. The indoor seating could use a little upgrade but aside from that, good spot for a quick dinner.
4.00 (35 reviews)
14
Subway
Sandwich shop
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
$ $$$
3.90 (71 reviews)
15
Fosters Freeze
Ice cream shop
Branch of a longtime California-based fast-food chain serving burgers & soft-serve ice cream.
$ $$$
3.80 (792 reviews)
16
Subway
Sandwich shop
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
$ $$$
3.80 (168 reviews)
17
Surf City Grill
Fast food restaurant
Seaside counter-serve providing corn dogs, fried artichokes & giant doughnuts in a fast food setup.
3.80 (37 reviews)
18
Panda Express
Restaurant
Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options.
$ $$$
3.70 (339 reviews)
19
Jack in the Box
Fast food restaurant
Burgers, chicken, tacos & breakfast items fill out the menu at this fast-food chain.
$ $$$
3.60 (1.7K reviews)
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Taco Bell
Fast food restaurant
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
$ $$$
3.60 (598 reviews)